Grandma'S Fresh Apple Cookies Recipe

Summary

Servings4Cuisine

Ingredients

 Shortening1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Firmly packed brown sugar1 1⁄3 Cup (21.33 tbs)
 Egg1
 Milk1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cardamom1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Chopped pecans1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Finely chopped apple1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla frosting1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1485 Calories from Fat 548

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 63 g96.6%

Saturated Fat 11.6 g58.2%

Trans Fat 3.4 g

Cholesterol 54.3 mg18.1%

Sodium 792.9 mg33%

Total Carbohydrates 228 g75.8%

Dietary Fiber 8.1 g32.4%

Sugars 160.2 g

Protein 13 g25.7%

Vitamin A 2.4% Vitamin C 5.9%

Calcium 15.9% Iron 31.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well.
Add egg and milk; beat well.
Combine flour, soda, salt, and spices; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
Stir in the raisins, pecans, and apple.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 1 1/2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool on wire racks.
Frost with vanilla frosting.
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